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Ministry of Steel
Hon’ble Minister of Steel to inaugurate Silica Reduction Plant Project at SAIL-Bhilai Steel Plant’s Dalli Mines
Silica Reduction Plant to improve Blast Furnace productivity and further the national goal for carbon neutrality
Hon’ble Union Minister for Steel and Civil Aviation, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, will virtually inaugurate from New Delhi, the Silica Reduction Plant at Steel Authority of India Limited's  Bhilai Steel Plant's Dalli Mines on June 23, 2023.
The iron ore reserves in the 60-year-old mines of SAIL-Bhilai Steel Plant's Dalli and Rajhara group are depleting rapidly and study revealed the need to refine iron ore of size less than 1 mm to achieve the desired grade for effective usage in the Blast Furnace. The Silica Reduction Plant, with an investment of over ₹149 Crore, is aligned with the existing Crushing, Screening and Washing  wet plant at Dalli. This plant is equipped with the state-of-the-art beneficiation equipment and aims to enhance the iron ore supplied to Bhilai Steel Plant, thereby increasing the annual production from the blast furnaces and reducing coke consumption & carbon emission.
Under the leadership of Hon’ble Union Minister of Steel, the Steel Ministry is focused on promoting de-carbonization in the Indian steel industry and formulating a long-term roadmap for green steel production in collaboration with the steel industry. SAIL aligns itself with the national goal for carbon neutrality and the Silica Reduction Plant at Dalli-Rajhara Mines is a significant step in this direction.
The project has been completed with the help of various state Govt. agencies, local administration and elected representatives.
President's Secretariat
PRESS COMMUNIQUE
The President of India, as advised by the Prime Minister, has accepted the resignation of Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, from the Council of Ministers, with immediate effect, under clause  of Article 75 of the Constitution.
Further, as advised by the Prime Minister, the President has directed that –
 Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Cabinet Minister, shall be assigned the charge of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, in addition to his existing portfolios; and
 Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, Cabinet Minister, shall be assigned the charge of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in addition to her existing portfolio.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Actual Expenditure with respect to National Commission for Scheduled Tribes from 2014-15 to 2016-17 was Rs. 21.64 crore
The total expenditure with respect to National Commission for Scheduled Tribes  from 2014-15 to 2016-17 was Rs. 21.64 crore. The year wise break-up can be seen as under:
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Year
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Actual Expenditure 
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2014-15
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6,18,27,500
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2015-16
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6,29,22,176
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2016-17
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9,16,88,967
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Total
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21,64,38,643
This information was given by Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Shri Jaswantsinh Bhabhor in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM expresses gratitude to Prime Minister of Bangladesh
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Smt. Sheikh Hasina for her contribution to the COVID-19 Emergency Fund.
"Grateful to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh for announcing $ 1.5 million as contribution to the COVID-19 Emergency Fund. Through our solidarity and working together, we will overcome challenges posed by COVID-19”, the Prime Minister said.
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Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Current growth of petrochem industry can be further accelerated with a mix of policy changes and right coordination : Shri D.V. Sadananda Gowda
The Indian chemicals and petrochemicals sector has a significant potential to help India reach its goal of $5 trillion by 2025, stated Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Shri D.V. Sadananda Gowda while inaugurating the ‘Summit on Global Chemicals & Petrochemicals Manufacturing Hubs in India 2019’ in Mumbai today . Noting that this industry is currently witnessing a rapid expansion in India, Shri Gowda further stated, the current growth of the petrochemicals industry can be further accelerated with a mix of policy changes and right coordination. The Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Regions  Rejuvenation Study, which is a joint endeavour of the Union Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry  was launched on the occasion. This study highlights the continuous development of PCPIR, its current scenario and Union Government’s roadmap for policy interventions to rejuvenate investment in PCPIRs.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said, untapped potential of chemicals & petrochemicals industry needs to be addressed. Stating that the chemicals & petrochemicals industry plays an extraordinary role in shaping the other industries of the country and also holds the power to bring a revolution in the country, the Minister mentioned, this industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.3% from USD 163 billion to USD 304 billion market by 2025. This emphasizes the important role chemical and petro-chemicals industry can play in the growth of Indian economy to become the global leaders in petrochemicals and emerge itself as world’s next manufacturing hub, the Minister further said.
Shri P. Raghavendra Rao, Secretary, Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, who was also present amongst the dignitaries, stated that with strong growth drivers, the Indian chemicals and petrochemicals industry is projected to grow much faster than the global industry.
Shri Deepak C. Mehta, Chairman of FICCI Chemical Industry Committee, commented on the significance of launching the PCPIR Report. He said, with changes happening across the market, vital changes are happening in the country's approach as it looks at how it will do its business in the future.
Notably, the Union Government had adopted a policy in 2007 to set up Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Regions . Currently there are four identified regions - Dahej , Vishakhapatnam , Paradip  and Cuddalore . However, due to a wide range of issues , attracting investment to Vishakhapatnam, Paradip and Cuddalore has been relatively challenging in comparison to Dahej. Considering the overall scenario, the Government has now planned for policy interventions to rejuvenate investment in PCPIRs.
Special Service and Features
NSO organises Swachhta Programme
Field Operations Division, National Statistical Office organised a Swachhta Awareness Programme, at Kalliyoor,Thiruvananthapuram.This initiative is part of nationwide cleanliness campaign Swachhta Campaing 2.0 by Government of India. Shri K K Chandu Krishna, Kalliyoor Panchayat president inaugurated the programme. Shri Jayakumar, Panchayat Secretary and Smt. Sunitha Bhaskar, Deputy Director General NSO FOD participated in the event. Officers and staff of FOD and volunteers participated in the event.
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Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Union Pharma Secretary has asked State Drug Controllers to help Pharmaceutical firms in augmenting production of medicines in the country
VC meeting held with SDCs to review issues of production and distribution of medicines
A meeting through Video Conferencing was held under the Chairmanship of Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals  along with Chairperson NPPA, DCG with the State Drug Controllers of 20 States/UTs to review working status of pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing units pre-covid and post covid.
Secretary, DOP appreciated the efforts of all SDC’s and requested them to provide all support to manufacturing units with the help of local administration and concerned authorities by regular intraction so that there is no shortage of medicines and medical devices. The production level, percentage manufacturing  and availability of Drugs and Medical Devices in the country.
State Drugs Controllers  were requested to ensure the availability of essential medicines and medical devices required in the management of COVID-19 treatment. They were also requested to ensure the utilization of manufacturing capacity to full extent so that sufficient stocks without any hindrance can be made available at all levels.
State Drugs Controllers assured that they are working hard to increase the production level, attendance of work force, logistics support so as to ensure the smooth manufacturing, distribution and availability of medicine and medical devices in the country.
Secretary, DoP instructed all SDCs to:
Increase the percentage of manufacturing to ensure its working to full extent and increasing the availability of drugs.
Solving all problems relating to logistics, work force movement, ancillary unit required for drugs and devices in co-ordination with all concerned local authorities.
Hoarding and price escalation of drugs and medical devices to be monitored & action to be initiated in such case.
Information of drugs and devices manufacturing unit to be provided urgently in soft copy by all States.
Availability of the Hydroxychloroquine, Azythromycin and Paracetamol formulation be monitored by all the State Drugs Controllers.
55+97 essential drugs circulated by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare to be monitored on regular basis and data to be provided.
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Military Tattoo & Tribal Dance Festival to be held in New Delhi on 23rd & 24th January to celebrate Parakram Diwas on birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
‘Aadi Shaurya - Parv Parakram ka' combines culture with courage in an impactful manner: Shri Arjun Minda
Highlights:
- The two-day festival will showcase the prowess of the Armed Forces and the ethnic beauty of India’s tribal culture.
- An hour of traditional dance performances  by tribal artists from across the country will be held on the occasion.
As part of the Republic Day Celebrations 2023 and to mark the 126th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose , a Military Tattoo & Tribal Dance Festival ‘Aadi Shaurya - Parv Parakram Ka’ will be held at Jawaharlal Nehru stadium, New Delhi on January 23 & 24, 2023. The two-day festival will showcase the prowess of the Armed Forces and the ethnic beauty of India’s tribal culture. Free tickets are available through www.bookmyshow.com.
The Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Shri Arjun Munda said " It is a unique initiative which has been taken to celebrate Parakram Diwas on the birth of anniversary of Subhas Chandra Bose."
Shri Arjun Munda also added that it is a combination of display of military tattoo and tribal dance forms representing Adi Shaurya .Union Minister said that tribals have been protectors of country's resources i.e Jal, Jangal and Jameen  since times immemorial.He also added that the tribals fought valiantly against the colonial rule during freedom struggle and laid their lives for the country.
Shri Arjun Munda also added that Adi Shaurya or 'Parv Parakram ka' combines culture with courage in an impactful manner. Union Minister also urged everyone to come to JLN Stadium on 23rd and 24th to see the wonderful display of Tribal Dance forms drawn from various parts of the country in the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
Breifing Media , Additional Secretary,Tribal Affairs , Ms R. Jaya said “We are expecting a grand program where soilders of three services will perform and there will be a dance performance by 20 tribal groups. For the first time this type of program is being organized and we all are very excited because this program is being organized in Amrit Kaal.”
The programme comprises a Military Tattoo  and an hour of traditional dance performances  by tribal artists from across the country. The grand finale includes a performance by famous singer Shri Kailash Kher.
The aim of the festival is to remember the sacrifices of the country’s bravehearts and celebrate the rich cultural heritage which makes India so unique and diverse. The objective is to celebrate together the bravery of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose; embrace the true spirit of India and renew the commitment to building a strong and prosperous ‘New India’. Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Tribal Affairs are jointly organising the event, with Indian Coast Guard being the coordinating agency.
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
4105 Children including infants residing in 390 Special Adoption Agencies  supported under Mission Vatsalya Scheme
Central Adoption Resource Authority  under the Ministry is the Statutory Body in adoption related matters. CARA monitors the adoption of Orphan, Abandoned & Surrendered  children with eligible and suitable families, as per the provisions laid down in the Juvenile Justice  Act, 2015 ,  and Adoption Regulations, 2022. As on 31.03.2022, 4105 children including infants are residing in 390 Special Adoption Agencies . State-wise details of children living in SAAs supported under Mission Vatsalya Scheme is at Annexure-I.
The Ministry is implementing a centrally sponsored scheme namely Mission Vatsalya Scheme to support the State and UT Governments for delivering services for Children in difficult circumstances including abandoned infants. The Child Care Institutions  including Specialised Adoption Agencies established under the scheme support inter-alia age-appropriate education, recreation, health care and counselling. Mission Vatsalya Scheme provides for setting up Cradle Baby Reception Centres in at least one SAA  per District. The Ministry regularly follows up with the State/ UT Governments so as to ensure that CCIs including SAAs adhere to the standards of care as per the JJ Act, 2015 provisions. Various advisories have been sent to all State/UT Governments regarding mandatory inspection of all CCIs.
ANNEXURE-I
State-Wise Details of Specialised Adoption Agencies  and Children living in SAAS 
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Sl. No.
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State
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No. of SAAs
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Children living in SAAs
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1
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Andhra Pradesh
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15
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161
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2
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|
Arunachal Pradesh
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2
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10
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3
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Assam
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18
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95
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4
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Bihar
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25
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169
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5
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Chhattisgarh
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12
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119
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6
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Goa
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2
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17
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7
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Gujarat
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13
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79
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|
8
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Haryana
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|
6
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|
71
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|
9
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|
Himachal Pradesh
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|
1
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|
14
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10
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|
Jammu and Kashmir
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|
2
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|
9
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11
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Jharkhand
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|
9
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|
93
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|
12
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|
Karnataka
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|
36
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|
360
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|
13
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|
Kerala
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|
8
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|
80
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|
14
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|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
27
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|
222
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|
15
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|
Maharashtra
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|
17
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|
170
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|
16
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|
Manipur
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|
9
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|
64
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|
17
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Meghalaya
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|
4
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|
23
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|
18
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|
Mizoram
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|
6
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|
23
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|
19
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|
Nagaland
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|
4
|
|
10
|
|
20
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|
Orissa
|
|
27
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|
227
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|
21
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|
Punjab
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|
6
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|
86
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|
22
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|
Rajasthan
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|
33
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|
600
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|
23
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|
Sikkim
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|
3
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|
19
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|
24
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|
Tamil Nadu
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21
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210
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|
25
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Tripura
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|
6
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|
39
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26
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Uttar Pradesh
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|
24
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349
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27
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Uttarakhand
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|
5
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|
22
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|
28
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West Bengal
|
|
26
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|
332
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|
29
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|
Telangana
|
|
14
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340
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|
30
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Andaman & Nicobar
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|
1
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|
0
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31
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Chandigarh
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|
2
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|
4
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|
32
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|
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
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|
1
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0
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|
33
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|
Ladakh
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|
0
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|
0
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|
34
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Lakshadweep
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|
0
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|
0
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|
35
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|
Delhi
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|
3
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|
69
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|
36
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|
Puducherry
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|
2
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19
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|
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Total
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390
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4105
This information was given by the Union Minister for Women & Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Signing of Protocol to amend the Air Services Agreement between India and Switzerland
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the signing of the Protocol to amend the Agreement between the Swiss Federal Council and the Government of India related to air services and to exchange Diplomatic Notes with Switzerland for bringing the amendments in the Air Services Agreement into force as per Article 17 thereof.
The amendments in the Air Services Agreement between India and Switzerland will bring it in tune with the developments in the civil aviation sector. It will provide enabling environment for enhanced and seamless connectivity while providing commercial opportunities to the carriers of both the sides ensuring greater safety and security.
Prime Minister's Office
Every sector has witnessed swift advancement, setting the stage for a developed India: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared articles, graphics, videos and information about various growth and development initiatives that have shaped India’s unparalleled infrastructure landscape.
The Prime Minister tweeted :
"In #9YearsOfGatiAndPragati, we nurtured the roots of growth and development in India, shaping an infrastructure landscape that is unparalleled. Every sector has witnessed swift advancement, setting the stage for a developed India.”
PIB Headquarters
Inauguration of the Kalpakkam Off-site Emergency Exercise Training
Department of Atomic Energy, Kalpakkam Centre has many units functioning at Kalpakkam like Madras Atomic Power Station, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor , BARC Facilities, etc. As per regulatory requirements, Off-Site Emergency Exercise should be conducted at this Centre once in two years as a part of its Emergency Preparedness plan. As part of this exercise, training programme is organized for District officials to familiarize them with nuclear emergency preparedness arrangements.
In view of the Off-site Emergency exercise planned for 27/9/2019, the training programme for District officials was inaugurated today on 13/9/2019 by Shri P. Ponniah, I.A.S., District Collector, Kancheepuram. During the function, Shri M. Srinivas, Station Director, MAPS highlighted the safety aspects of Indian nuclear power plants and informed that the public will not be disturbed during the exercise. In his inaugural address, Shri Ponniah underlined the importance of nuclear emergency preparedness for complete protection of public and environment and the role of district administration. Shri Sundaramoorthy, District Revenue Officer, Kancheepuram, Shri Saravanan, IAS, Sub-Collector, Kancheepuram, Shri N. Selvam, Revenue Divisional Officer, Chengalpattu, Dr. Kallol Roy, CMD, BHAVINI and other senior officials of DAE participated in the training programme. Following the inauguration, the one-day training on nuclear emergency preparedness was conducted for senior district officials of Kancheepuram district. Around 200 district officials are expected to undergo this training conducted by DAE over the next ten days.
Prime Minister's Office
Telephone conversation between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik, Sultan of Oman
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke with His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik, Sultan of Oman over phone earlier today.
His Majesty the Sultan expressed his appreciation for the COVID-19 vaccines supplied by India to Oman. The leaders agreed to maintain close cooperation in the joint fight against the pandemic.
Prime Minister congratulated the Sultan on completion of one year of his reign and for his Vision 2040 for Oman.
The leaders expressed satisfaction about the growing India-Oman cooperation in all areas including defence, health, trade and investment.
Both leaders appreciated the role of the Indian diaspora in enhancing the economic and cultural ties between the two strategic partners.
Ministry of Defence
Turkmenistan Special Forces Commence Combat Free Fall Training at Indian Special Forces Training School
The Indian Special Forces  have over a period earned immense respect and reputation of being one of the finest Special Forces in the world due to its professionalism, operational expertise, and sacrifice. Special Forces of friendly nations including the USA, Australia, countries of Central Asian Region & the Middle East have increasingly shown their desire to train with the battle-hardened Indian SF troops. In response, the Indian Army's Special Forces have increased their engagement with their counterparts from friendly nations.
Based on a request from the Turkmenistan Special Forces, the Special Forces Training School  of the Indian Army, which is a unique institution providing training to the Indian Army's Special Forces, has commenced training of paratroopers from the Turkmenistan Special Forces in Combat Free Fall as a precursor to a series of other customised professional courses which will assist in capability enhancement of Turkmenistan Special Forces.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
926 Police personnel have been awarded Medals on the occasion of Independence Day, 2020
A total of 926 Police personnel have been awarded Medals on the occasion of Independence Day, 2020. Police Medals for Gallantry  have been awarded to 215 police personnel for their conspicuous gallant action. President’s Police Medals for Distinguished Service has been awarded to 80 police personnel and Police Medal for Meritorious Service to 631 police personnel.
Among the majority of the 215 Gallantry Awards, 123 personnel are being awarded for their gallant action in Jammu & Kashmir, 29 personnel for their gallant action in Left Wing extremism affected areas and 8 personnel for their gallant action in North-East Region. Among the personnel receiving Gallantry Awards, 55 are from CRPF, 81 are from J&K police, 23 are from Uttar Pradesh and 16 are from Delhi Police, 14 are from Maharashtra and 12 are from Jharkhand and the remaining from the other States/UTs and Central Armed Police Forces.
Click here to see Lists of Awardees
Ministry of Steel
The Steel Minister, Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh meets stakeholders in Tripura for enhancing steel usage in North-Eastern region
In line with the Ministry of Steel continuous efforts towards increasing the consumption of steel in the Country, the Union Steel Minister, Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh held a meeting with different steel consumers including MSMEs for enhancing the usage of steel in the North-Eastern Region of the Country and particularly in Tripura. While addressing the gathering, Shri Singh emphasized that steel is one of the basic inputs for various industries/sectors like construction, infrastructure, defence, automobile, engineering, packaging, etc. Due to its wide ranging applications in various spheres of everyday life, steel is commonly regarded as people’s material. Despite other options, steel continues to remain the material of choice for industry and common man alike.
Shri Singh mentioned that infrastructure development is being given top priority by the Government and steel will play an important role in it. Highlighting the immense potential of Tripura in the light of upcoming connectivity through Chittagong port, the Minister said that there are huge opportunities to enhance steel consumption in the state. He assured to address all issues highlighted in the meeting.
Earlier, Shri Singh reached on a visit to Tripura and interacted with senior officials from various departments of the State Government. He was accompanied by Smt Soma Mondal, Chairman, SAIL, Shri SK Gupta, Chairman, MSTC and Shri Puneet Kansal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Steel. Shri Kansal reiterated the importance of North Eastern Region to the Government and assured full help.
The Chairman SAIL listed various strategic projects of national importance which have been executed in the region that include country’s longest bridge ‘Dhola-Sadiya’ built on river Lohit in Assam which connects Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, rail-cum-road Bogibeel bridge on river Brahmaputra, Kameng Hydel Project in Arunachal Pradesh and Battala flyover at Agartala, among others.
During the meeting, MSTC highlighted that it is looking forward to engage in various activities with the Tripura government for providing one-stop solution for their various e-procurement and e-auction requirements and any other customised e-solutions.